The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, the organizing institute for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027, has officially published the information brochure and detailed examination schedule. Engineering, science, and technology graduates planning to pursue M.Tech, M.E., Ph.D. admissions, or PSU recruitment can apply online through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) starting August 14, 2026, at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
GATE 2027 Examination Highlights & Important Dates
The national-level entrance test will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across designated examination cities in India and abroad. Key dates are summarized below:
- Organizing Institute: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
- Official Portal: gate2027.iitm.ac.in
- GOAPS Portal Application Opening: August 14, 2026
- Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee): September 21, 2026
- Extended Application Deadline (With Late Fee): September 30, 2026
- Application Form Correction Window: October 14 to October 21, 2026
- GATE 2027 Examination Dates: February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027 (Saturday & Sunday shifts)
- Result Declaration Date: March 19, 2027
GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria & Paper Combinations
Candidates appearing for GATE 2027 must satisfy the following academic conditions:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates currently studying in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree program (B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Sc, B.S., M.Sc, MCA) or those who have already completed any government-approved degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Humanities are eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: There is no upper age limit or restriction on the number of attempts for taking the GATE examination.
- Two-Paper Combination Option: Candidates can opt to appear in either one or two test papers from the approved combination list published in the GATE 2027 Information Brochure.
- New Test Paper Introduced: IIT Madras has introduced a new paper on Robotics and Automation (RA), taking the total number of subject papers to 30.
- GATE Scorecard Validity: GATE 2027 scorecards will remain valid for three years from the date of result announcement for M.Tech admissions and PSU recruitments.
GATE 2027 Application Fee Structure
Application fees must be paid online via Credit/Debit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI through GOAPS:
- Female / SC / ST / PwD Category Candidates: Rs. 1,000 per paper (Rs. 1,500 during extended period)
- General / OBC / EWS & Foreign National Candidates: Rs. 2,000 per paper (Rs. 2,500 during extended period)
Step-by-Step Instructions for GATE 2027 GOAPS Registration
Once the registration portal goes live on August 14, 2026, applicants can complete their registration following these steps:
- Visit the official portal at gate2027.iitm.ac.in and click on the "GOAPS Candidate Login" link.
- Register as a new user by providing First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Valid Email Address, and Mobile Number.
- Log in using the Enrollment ID / Email ID and Password sent to your registered contact details.
- Fill in personal details, address for communication, academic qualifications, and select your preferred examination paper(s) and 3 exam cities.
- Upload required digital documents: recent passport-sized photograph (color), signature, and category/PwD certificate (if applicable).
- Verify all details, pay the registration fee online, and download the printout of the submitted application form for future reference.